EDC 346 - Classroom Management: Secondary

1. Illustrate strategies for building strong classroom relationships.
2. Develop effective classroom rules and procedures.
3. Evaluate methods of fostering a positive classroom climate.
4. Prioritize appropriate teacher responses to problematic behaviors.
5. Analyze strategies to support learners with special needs.
6. Apply principles of effective classroom management.

1. Building Relationships
   1. Establishing Boundaries
   2. Managing First Impressions
   3. Relationships with Parents
   4. Relationships with Colleagues
2. Getting Organized
   1. Arranging the Physical Space
   2. Organizing Materials
   3. Managing Student Work
   4. Maintaining Records
3. Establishing Routines
   1. Classroom Rules
   2. Classroom Procedures
   3. Teacher-Led Activities
   4. Small Group Instruction
4. Getting Started
   1. Planning for the First Days of School
   2. Planning for a Substitute
   3. Communicating with Families
5. Proactive Planning
   1. Planning Instructional Activities
   2. Managing Student Movement
   3. Maintaining Group Focus
   4. Planning for Technology
6. Maintaining Appropriate Student Behavior
   1. Monitoring Student Behavior
   2. Maintaining a Positive Climate
   3. Listening and Empathetic Responding
   4. Constructive Assertiveness
7. Managing Problems
   1. Defining Problem Behaviors 
   2. Choosing Interventions
   3. Special Problems
8. Unique Populations
   1. Identifying Students’ Strengths & Needs
   2. Strategies for Individual Differences
   3. Working with Students with Special Needs
   4. Mental Health Considerations